US
September 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JZSP-76052-1JStamped Runout A
ZSP-76053-1HStamped Runout B
ZSP 76052Label A
ZSP 76053Label B
Johnny CashThe Matador / Still In Town
Vinyl pressings
The Matador / Still In Town
by Johnny Cash · 1963
14 pressings8 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Matador / Still In Town was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Matador / Still In Town
12 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
September 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSP-76052-1AGStamped Runout A (Variant 1)
ZSP-76053-1AHStamped Runout B (Variant 1)
ZSP-76052-1AHA-Side Runout (Variant 2)
ZSP-76053-1AJB-Side Runout (Variant 2)
US
September 1, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP-76052-1B TIIIRunout side A variation 1
ZSP-76053-1A TIIIRunout side B variation 1
ZSP-76052-1B TIRunout side A variation 2
ZSP-76053-1B TIRunout side B variation 2
US
September 1, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 76052 HA-side runout
ZSP 76053 HB-side runout
ZSP 76052A-side label
ZSP 76053B-side label
US
September 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-42880
- Format
- 7", Promo
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- CBS AAG 173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia 4-42880First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Ireland | CBS EAAG 173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | CBS 1.363First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Scandinavia | CBS AAG 173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | CBS AAG 173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia 4-42880First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia 4-42880First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | US | Columbia 4-42880First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia 4-42880First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Columbia 4-42880First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Columbia 4-42880First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Columbia 4-42880First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS BA-2210577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | CBS BA-4610277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Matador2:45
- BStill In Town2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Matador / Still In Town are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Matador / Still In Town are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Matador / Still In Town first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, Ireland and more. One of them is Columbia 4-42880, released September 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of The Matador / Still In Town is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-42880, AAG 173, EAAG 173, 1.363) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JZSP-76052-1J and ZSP-76053-1H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Matador / Still In Town on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
